Honda CR-Z Concept

The CR-Z concept is the spiritual, if not eventual, heir to the CRX legacy.

Fans of the CRX 2-seater — rejoice. Honda has heard your pleas for a 21st century version of this sporty econocar and has developed the CR-Z concept, the spiritual, if not eventual, heir to the CRX legacy.

The concept's initials stand for Compact Renaissance Zero, which announces a rebirth in compact-car design mated with leading-edge hybrid technology. Although Honda is not being specific on the car's hybrid drive, insiders expect the CR-Z will be a front-engine, front-drive layout. Power will come from a 4-cylinder gasoline engine with Honda's integrated hybrid drive that uses supercapacitors for electric boost during acceleration.

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